Members of the Regional Office of the World Health Organization for the Eastern Mediterranean elected the State of Qatar, represented by HE Minister of Public Health Dr. Hanan Mohamed Al Kuwari as the Chair of the committee's 71st session.

HE Minister of Health of Djibouti Dr. Dr. Ahmed Robleh Abdilleh, and HE Minister of Health and Medical Education of Iran Dr. Mohammad Reza Zafarghandi, were elected as Vice-Chairs.

HE Dr. Al Kuwari expressed her gratitude to the committee members for electing her as Chair, emphasizing the importance of collaborative efforts to improve health in the Eastern Mediterranean region and address key health challenges.